'Ms. Daisy' lives life of service helping San Francisco elderly, disabled remain in their homes

A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.

Daisy McArthur lives a life of service because she loves people.'I say, 'Whatever you do, have patience, have kindness, and listen to them,'' she said.At age 76, McArthur has worked more than 25 years for the city's In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. She provides help to low-income elderly and people with disabilities so they can stay in their own homes instead of moving to an institution. She also serves as secretary of its governing board.

The golden rule,' McArthur said. Executive director Eileen Norman says McArthur is the perfect role model, mentor and trainer for 22,000 in-home supportive service providers in San Francisco. 'Ms. Daisy is warm, loving, empathetic, and no-nonsense,' Norman said. 'Most of all, Ms. Daisy fights for what she believes in.

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